CONTENTS
| The Genesis of Political Authority and of a Commonwealth Government in Oregon—James R. Robertson | [1] |
| The Process of Selection in Oregon Pioneer Settlement—Thomas Condon | [60] |
| Nathaniel J. Wyeth’s Oregon Expeditions—“In Historic Mansions and Highways Around Boston” | [66] |
| Reminiscences of F. X. Matthieu—H. S. Lyman | [73] |
| Documents—Correspondence of John McLoughlin, Nathaniel J. Wyeth, S. R. Thurston, and R. C. Winthrop, pertaining to claim of Dr. McLoughlin at the Falls of the Willamette—the site of Oregon City | [106] |
| Notes and News | [70] |
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THE OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Organized December 17, 1898
| H. W. SCOTT | President |
| C. B. BELLINGER | Vice-President |
| F. G. YOUNG | Secretary |
| CHARLES E. LADD | Treasurer |
George H. Himes, Assistant Secretary.